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From a former militia guardhouse to a resting spot for a Revolutionary War soldier, these centuries-old (and then some!) spaces were built to last.

Written By Elizabeth Finkelstein

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Circa-1764
Weare, NH $299,900
Multiple brick fireplaces-including one with a beehive oven-keep the vibe cozy inside this three-bedroom, two bathroom center-chimney Colonial. Extra-wide floorboards, original multipane windows, and a neighboring carriage house are a nod to the home's 254-year history. Agent: Mary-Ellen Berg; kw.com

Circa-1797
West Portsmouth, OH
Built by a Revolutionary War soldier, this two-bedroom, two-bath primitive stone home was constructed with sandstone from a nearby hill. It's ;one of the few remaining from that era in Southern Ohio and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Agent: Craig DeAtley; century21.com

Circa-1796
Johnson City, TN $234,900
A glimpse inside the rustic, exposed-stone basement offers a peek at life 222 years ago, when this two-bedroom, two-bath home was constructed. The main living area is flanked by a pair of fireplaces, ensuring a award and inviting space that seems plucked from another time. Agent: Stan Evans; evansandevanstn.com

Circa-1780
Capon Bridge, WV $295,000
This tranquil, 238-year-old retreat, owned by the same family for more than two centuries, began as a simple log cabin and grew into a three-bedroom, two-bath farmhouse nestled alongside a spring-fed stream on 20 acres of meadow and woodland. Agent: Dallas Croft; dallascroft.com

Circa-1684
Hurley, NY $375,000
What might be the oldest continuously occupied private residence in the state has a storied history, from its early life as a local militia company’s guardhouse to its transition to the village post office. Today, it’s the three-bedroom, two-bath star of the local historic district. Agent: John Murphy; murphyrealtygroup.com